Our 5th grade scientists took learning to new heights with our Film Flyers! 🧪 Students combined vinegar and an Alka-Seltzer tablet inside a film canister to observe a chemical reaction in action. As the reaction produced gas, pressure built up until POP! 💥 Their film canisters launched into the air!
Mrs. Niewoonder's class enjoyed some time in the library! After checking out a new book, students spent time exploring the Maker Space. From Magna-Tile jack-o'-lanterns to a ghost made of Legos, everyone had a fun time!
❤️🖤 RED RIBBON WEEK + WINNERSVILLE WEEK! 🏈
October 26–30 is going to be a BIG week!
We're joining Lowndes High School to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Winnersville Week with five fun-filled spirit days! Together, we're showing that we can be Heroes for a Brighter Future while cheering on our Vikings!
🦸 Monday: Meme Monday (Hero Edition)
🕺 Tuesday: Throwback Tuesday
👩🚒 Wednesday: Future Career Day
🤠 Thursday: Country Club vs. Country
❤️ Friday: Viking Spirit Day
📚 SPECIAL NOTE FOR FRIDAY! Friday, October 30, is also Book Character Day at DES! Students can choose which theme they'd like to participate in—dress as a favorite book character or show off their Viking spirit! Either choice is a great way to celebrate!
Check out the flyer for all the details, and get those outfits ready!
Same Town. Same Goal. GO VIKINGS! 🏈
October 26–30 is going to be a BIG week!
We're joining Lowndes High School to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Winnersville Week with five fun-filled spirit days! Together, we're showing that we can be Heroes for a Brighter Future while cheering on our Vikings!
🦸 Monday: Meme Monday (Hero Edition)
🕺 Tuesday: Throwback Tuesday
👩🚒 Wednesday: Future Career Day
🤠 Thursday: Country Club vs. Country
❤️ Friday: Viking Spirit Day
📚 SPECIAL NOTE FOR FRIDAY! Friday, October 30, is also Book Character Day at DES! Students can choose which theme they'd like to participate in—dress as a favorite book character or show off their Viking spirit! Either choice is a great way to celebrate!
Check out the flyer for all the details, and get those outfits ready!
Same Town. Same Goal. GO VIKINGS! 🏈
🌮📚 TWO DAYS LEFT! 📚🌮
Our first schoolwide Book Taco Challenge ends October 9! Students have just TWO MORE DAYS to earn Activity Points and meet their grade-level goal!
🏆 Students who meet their goal earn:
- A trip to the UPDATED Prize Wall
- 20 Book Taco Game Coins
- A ticket to our Mystery Makerspace Mixer!
🏆 The Mixer includes:
- Mystery Squishy
- Mystery Snacks
- Makerspace fun
- Music & Karaoke
- Lots of fun hanging out in the library!
Want to check your student’s progress? Students can log in to Book Taco through ClassLink. There is a ClassLink button right on the front page of the Dewar website, or you can use the link below:
https://launchpad.classlink.com/onelowndes
Once inside Book Taco, go to:
🏆 Contests → Grade-Level Contest → View Results → Individual Effort
Remember, the challenge is based on ACTIVITY POINTS, not the number of Game Coins showing in their account!
Families can also ask their child’s teacher for information about setting up a Book Taco Family account.
Two days to go! 🌮📚
Our first schoolwide Book Taco Challenge ends October 9! Students have just TWO MORE DAYS to earn Activity Points and meet their grade-level goal!
🏆 Students who meet their goal earn:
- A trip to the UPDATED Prize Wall
- 20 Book Taco Game Coins
- A ticket to our Mystery Makerspace Mixer!
🏆 The Mixer includes:
- Mystery Squishy
- Mystery Snacks
- Makerspace fun
- Music & Karaoke
- Lots of fun hanging out in the library!
Want to check your student’s progress? Students can log in to Book Taco through ClassLink. There is a ClassLink button right on the front page of the Dewar website, or you can use the link below:
https://launchpad.classlink.com/onelowndes
Once inside Book Taco, go to:
🏆 Contests → Grade-Level Contest → View Results → Individual Effort
Remember, the challenge is based on ACTIVITY POINTS, not the number of Game Coins showing in their account!
Families can also ask their child’s teacher for information about setting up a Book Taco Family account.
Two days to go! 🌮📚
🍓💙 A HUGE THANK YOU to Hester & Morris! 💙🍓
We are so grateful to Hester & Morris for donating delicious fruit snacks for our first PBIS celebration of the school year! 🎉
Your generosity is helping us make this celebration extra special for our students as we recognize and reward them for making positive choices, showing good character, and being the best Vikings they can be!
Thank you for supporting Dewar Elementary and investing in our students! We are so thankful for community partners like you! 🫶🏼
We are so grateful to Hester & Morris for donating delicious fruit snacks for our first PBIS celebration of the school year! 🎉
Your generosity is helping us make this celebration extra special for our students as we recognize and reward them for making positive choices, showing good character, and being the best Vikings they can be!
Thank you for supporting Dewar Elementary and investing in our students! We are so thankful for community partners like you! 🫶🏼
A heartfelt thank you to Salt & Light for your incredibly thoughtful gifts for Marcie McSpadden and Amber Canelon as they courageously battle cancer. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean more than you know.
We are also so grateful for your generous donations toward gifts for our teachers and staff. Thank you for loving and supporting our Dewar family so well!
We are also so grateful for your generous donations toward gifts for our teachers and staff. Thank you for loving and supporting our Dewar family so well!
Measuring, creating, and learning—oh my!
Our second graders started a new unit on measurement Monday, and they have been having SO much fun! From measuring gummy worms to measuring objects around the classroom, our students have learned that precision matters! They even got creative and made their very own iguanas, snails, and snakes using paper and yarn, putting their measurement skills to work as they measured their creations as precisely as possible! These second graders are measuring their way to success, one inch at a time! We love seeing them learn, create, and have fun while doing it!
Our second graders started a new unit on measurement Monday, and they have been having SO much fun! From measuring gummy worms to measuring objects around the classroom, our students have learned that precision matters! They even got creative and made their very own iguanas, snails, and snakes using paper and yarn, putting their measurement skills to work as they measured their creations as precisely as possible! These second graders are measuring their way to success, one inch at a time! We love seeing them learn, create, and have fun while doing it!
Today, we are excited to recognize and celebrate Mrs. Ashley Willmont for Instructional Coach / Literacy Coach Day!
We are incredibly thankful and appreciative for all that Mrs. Willmont does each day to support our teachers, staff, and students. In her role, she works alongside our teachers to strengthen instruction, provide meaningful resources and strategies, support our PLCs, analyze student data, collaborate on instructional planning, and help ensure that we are continually growing in our efforts to meet the needs of every student.
Beyond all that she does instructionally, Mrs. Willmont is always willing to listen, encourage, problem-solve, collaborate, and jump in wherever she is needed. She approaches her work with positivity, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Mrs. Willmont, thank you for investing your time, knowledge, and heart into our teachers and students. Your support and dedication make a difference throughout our entire school, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our Dewar Family!
Please join me in showing Mrs. Willmont some extra love and appreciation today and thanking her for all she does!
Happy Instructional Coach / Literacy Coach Day, Mrs. Willmont! We appreciate you! :)
We are incredibly thankful and appreciative for all that Mrs. Willmont does each day to support our teachers, staff, and students. In her role, she works alongside our teachers to strengthen instruction, provide meaningful resources and strategies, support our PLCs, analyze student data, collaborate on instructional planning, and help ensure that we are continually growing in our efforts to meet the needs of every student.
Beyond all that she does instructionally, Mrs. Willmont is always willing to listen, encourage, problem-solve, collaborate, and jump in wherever she is needed. She approaches her work with positivity, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Mrs. Willmont, thank you for investing your time, knowledge, and heart into our teachers and students. Your support and dedication make a difference throughout our entire school, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our Dewar Family!
Please join me in showing Mrs. Willmont some extra love and appreciation today and thanking her for all she does!
Happy Instructional Coach / Literacy Coach Day, Mrs. Willmont! We appreciate you! :)
🍎 WHAT’S COOKIN’, DEWAR? 🍎
📅 October 5–9, 2026
Packing a lunchbox or heading through the cafeteria line? Here’s what’s cookin’ at Dewar this week! Remember, breakfast AND lunch are 100% FREE for all Lowndes County Schools students!
🥞 BREAKFAST
MON: Breakfast Bun
TUE: Breakfast Pizza OR Smoothie + Muffin
WED: Croissant, Egg & Cheese
THU: French Toast Sticks + Sausage Link
FRI: Sausage Patty + Southern Style Biscuit
Not feeling the hot breakfast? Cereal and Pop-Tarts are available daily!
🍔 LUNCH
MON: Fish Sticks OR Cheeseburger
TUE: Italian Spaghetti OR Quesadilla
WED: Chicken & Rice OR BBQ Sandwich
THU: Hamburger w/ Doritos OR Baked Chicken Breast/Thighs
FRI: Pepperoni Pizza OR Popcorn Chicken
Not feeling the hot lunch choices? A PB&J Sack Lunch is available daily!
🥛 Milk choices, fresh fruit, and fruit juice are also available daily.
Menu subject to change.
📅 October 5–9, 2026
Packing a lunchbox or heading through the cafeteria line? Here’s what’s cookin’ at Dewar this week! Remember, breakfast AND lunch are 100% FREE for all Lowndes County Schools students!
🥞 BREAKFAST
MON: Breakfast Bun
TUE: Breakfast Pizza OR Smoothie + Muffin
WED: Croissant, Egg & Cheese
THU: French Toast Sticks + Sausage Link
FRI: Sausage Patty + Southern Style Biscuit
Not feeling the hot breakfast? Cereal and Pop-Tarts are available daily!
🍔 LUNCH
MON: Fish Sticks OR Cheeseburger
TUE: Italian Spaghetti OR Quesadilla
WED: Chicken & Rice OR BBQ Sandwich
THU: Hamburger w/ Doritos OR Baked Chicken Breast/Thighs
FRI: Pepperoni Pizza OR Popcorn Chicken
Not feeling the hot lunch choices? A PB&J Sack Lunch is available daily!
🥛 Milk choices, fresh fruit, and fruit juice are also available daily.
Menu subject to change.
Our STEM 3D Print Fundraiser starts tomorrow! 🎉
Students can shop Oct. 5–9 in Mr. T’s STEM classroom each morning before school. Purchases can be made with cash in person or through the Dewar school store using the link below.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3DprintsDES
Please note: The online store link will go live Monday morning at 7:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit our STEM program!
Students can shop Oct. 5–9 in Mr. T’s STEM classroom each morning before school. Purchases can be made with cash in person or through the Dewar school store using the link below.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3DprintsDES
Please note: The online store link will go live Monday morning at 7:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit our STEM program!
We have some expert estimators at Dewar! 🎉
Students have been putting their math skills to the test with our first monthly Estimation Jar challenge in Mr. Troiano’s STEM classroom. Congratulations to our first winners:
Kindergarten: Darius Jackson
1st Grade: Skye Howell
2nd Grade: Zion Ward
3rd Grade: Haizley Rumph
4th Grade: Aero Smith
5th Grade: Makenzie Azar
A new estimation challenge will be waiting each month, giving students another fun way to practice mathematical thinking and estimation skills.
Thank you to Kim King and Mr. T for bringing this opportunity to our students, and congratulations to our first group of winners!
Students have been putting their math skills to the test with our first monthly Estimation Jar challenge in Mr. Troiano’s STEM classroom. Congratulations to our first winners:
Kindergarten: Darius Jackson
1st Grade: Skye Howell
2nd Grade: Zion Ward
3rd Grade: Haizley Rumph
4th Grade: Aero Smith
5th Grade: Makenzie Azar
A new estimation challenge will be waiting each month, giving students another fun way to practice mathematical thinking and estimation skills.
Thank you to Kim King and Mr. T for bringing this opportunity to our students, and congratulations to our first group of winners!
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Thank you to our amazing custodial team for all you do each and every day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff. Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for each of you!
We appreciate you more than you know!
Thank you to our amazing custodial team for all you do each and every day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff. Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for each of you!
We appreciate you more than you know!
🎉 Congratulations to our September Viking Students of the Month! 🎉
We are so proud of these outstanding Vikings, selected from each homeroom for demonstrating positive choices and Viking pride! ❤️🤍
Last Friday, we celebrated each student with a certificate and a special McDonald’s lunch in the Media Center. 🍔🍟
A huge thank you to our CPIE partner, Bemiss Road McDonald’s, for generously providing lunch each month and helping us celebrate our amazing students!
Way to go, Vikings! 🌟
🎃 Help us make Trick the Track a treat!
Our next PBIS celebration is coming up, and we could use a little help stocking up on candy, small toys, and prizes for our students!
Want to donate? Check out our wish list here:
https://tinyurl.com/DESPBIS1016
Thank you for helping us celebrate our Vikings and their positive choices! 👻🍬
Our next PBIS celebration is coming up, and we could use a little help stocking up on candy, small toys, and prizes for our students!
Want to donate? Check out our wish list here:
https://tinyurl.com/DESPBIS1016
Thank you for helping us celebrate our Vikings and their positive choices! 👻🍬
A HUGE thank you to Titletown Toys and several generous Dewar friends and family members who have already donated to help make our first Book Taco celebration of the year extra special!
Our students have been working hard toward their reading goals, and they’re looking forward to our Mystery Makerspace Mixer, complete with mystery squishies, mystery snacks, and some extra time in the makerspace to play, build, create, and hang out with friends.
Support from our community helps us turn reading accomplishments into experiences our students get genuinely excited about, and we are so grateful to everyone who has helped us make it happen!
Want to help? We’d love to add an even bigger variety of squishies and other fun items to our Prize Wall, and we can always use help stocking up on individually packaged snacks and drinks. For our “mystery” snacks, the more random the variety, the better!
If you’d like to donate squishies, Prize Wall goodies, snacks, or drinks, reach out to Mrs. Dillard in the library. Every donation helps us celebrate our readers! 📚🌮
Our students have been working hard toward their reading goals, and they’re looking forward to our Mystery Makerspace Mixer, complete with mystery squishies, mystery snacks, and some extra time in the makerspace to play, build, create, and hang out with friends.
Support from our community helps us turn reading accomplishments into experiences our students get genuinely excited about, and we are so grateful to everyone who has helped us make it happen!
Want to help? We’d love to add an even bigger variety of squishies and other fun items to our Prize Wall, and we can always use help stocking up on individually packaged snacks and drinks. For our “mystery” snacks, the more random the variety, the better!
If you’d like to donate squishies, Prize Wall goodies, snacks, or drinks, reach out to Mrs. Dillard in the library. Every donation helps us celebrate our readers! 📚🌮
📣 Want to get involved at Dewar?
Our PTO has several opportunities for families who would like to volunteer and lend a hand throughout the school year! Whether you can help once or want to volunteer regularly, we’d love to have you.
First things first:
📋 Volunteer Form for 2026–27
This form is required once per school year for field trips and school volunteering:
https://bit.ly/4hxfXL2
📧 Volunteer Email List
Want to hear about upcoming opportunities? Sign up for PTO volunteer emails. Signing up does not obligate you to volunteer:
https://bit.ly/4xWzfiZ
Upcoming PTO Volunteer Opportunities:
🍧 Kona Ice | October 29
https://bit.ly/4z8A6OF
🍟 McDonald’s Pick Up | October 30
https://bit.ly/3VeS6It
🛍️ Spirit Store | October 9
https://bit.ly/4d5RLhs
🎃 Fall Festival | October 22
https://bit.ly/4dbdNPT
🔎 Library I-Spy Box | Next Theme: Halloween
https://bit.ly/4iT740A
Coming soon: PBIS Party, Book Fair, Holiday Shoppe, and more!
Thank you to all of our families who give their time to help make these activities possible at Dewar!
Our PTO has several opportunities for families who would like to volunteer and lend a hand throughout the school year! Whether you can help once or want to volunteer regularly, we’d love to have you.
First things first:
📋 Volunteer Form for 2026–27
This form is required once per school year for field trips and school volunteering:
https://bit.ly/4hxfXL2
📧 Volunteer Email List
Want to hear about upcoming opportunities? Sign up for PTO volunteer emails. Signing up does not obligate you to volunteer:
https://bit.ly/4xWzfiZ
Upcoming PTO Volunteer Opportunities:
🍧 Kona Ice | October 29
https://bit.ly/4z8A6OF
🍟 McDonald’s Pick Up | October 30
https://bit.ly/3VeS6It
🛍️ Spirit Store | October 9
https://bit.ly/4d5RLhs
🎃 Fall Festival | October 22
https://bit.ly/4dbdNPT
🔎 Library I-Spy Box | Next Theme: Halloween
https://bit.ly/4iT740A
Coming soon: PBIS Party, Book Fair, Holiday Shoppe, and more!
Thank you to all of our families who give their time to help make these activities possible at Dewar!
💙❤️ A HUGE thank you to our amazing community partners! ❤️💙
We are so grateful to Jennifer McCraine with BankSouth Mortgage and Olivia Laverenz with Mercer Hughes Real Estate Group for their generous donation of Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month gifts ! 🎁✨
Your continued support helps us celebrate, encourage, and recognize our Vikings in such special ways. We appreciate you both more than you know! 🥰💙
Thank you for supporting Dewar Elementary!
We are so grateful to Jennifer McCraine with BankSouth Mortgage and Olivia Laverenz with Mercer Hughes Real Estate Group for their generous donation of Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month gifts ! 🎁✨
Your continued support helps us celebrate, encourage, and recognize our Vikings in such special ways. We appreciate you both more than you know! 🥰💙
Thank you for supporting Dewar Elementary!
📚❤️ 4th Grade Parent Make & Take Night! ❤️📚
We hope you’ll join us for a fun, hands-on evening of learning, creating, and connecting with your child! Families will have the opportunity to enjoy engaging activities and learn simple ways to support their child’s learning at home.
📅 October 27th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 DES Lunchroom
We can’t wait to see all of our 4th grade families there! 💙❤️Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer!
We hope you’ll join us for a fun, hands-on evening of learning, creating, and connecting with your child! Families will have the opportunity to enjoy engaging activities and learn simple ways to support their child’s learning at home.
📅 October 27th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 DES Lunchroom
We can’t wait to see all of our 4th grade families there! 💙❤️Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer!
Georgia Pre-K Week is coming up October 5–9! 🎉
We’re celebrating our littlest Vikings all week long, and **ALL Dewar students are encouraged to join in the fun** with our dress-up days!
📚 Monday: Favorite Book Character
🏀 Tuesday: Sports Day
👷 Wednesday: Future Workforce
⚔️ Thursday: Viking Day: Strong Community
🏁 Friday: Race Day Gear
Help us make Georgia Pre-K Week a fun celebration across all of Dewar!
We’re celebrating our littlest Vikings all week long, and **ALL Dewar students are encouraged to join in the fun** with our dress-up days!
📚 Monday: Favorite Book Character
🏀 Tuesday: Sports Day
👷 Wednesday: Future Workforce
⚔️ Thursday: Viking Day: Strong Community
🏁 Friday: Race Day Gear
Help us make Georgia Pre-K Week a fun celebration across all of Dewar!
📅 OCTOBER AT DEWAR
October is BUSY! Go ahead and get these dates on your calendar:
🥩 10/1 — Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
🍎 10/5–10/9 — Georgia Pre-K Week
🎉 10/5 — Student Council Swearing-In
🚌 10/7 — Pre-K Field Trip
🛍️ 10/9 — Spirit Store
💉 10/9 — Flu Shots at School
🏁 10/9 — Pre-K STEM Race
🍂 10/12–10/13 — No School • Fall Break
💻 10/14 — Digital Learning Day
💼 10/15 — Career Day
🎉 10/16 — PBIS Party
❤️ 10/19–10/30 — Jump Rope for Heart
🌮 10/20–10/23 — Book Taco Celebrations
🎃 10/22 — Fall Festival
🥞 10/23 — Deployment Club Breakfast
🚌 10/23 — Pre-K & 2nd Grade Field Trips
🏈 10/26–10/30 — Winnersville Week
🏫 10/27 — 4th Grade Parent Night
🛍️ 10/30 — Spirit Store
📚 10/30 — Book Character Day
Dress-up days for Georgia Pre-K Week and Winnersville Week are still to come, so stay tuned! We’ll also share more information about these events as they get closer.
October is BUSY! Go ahead and get these dates on your calendar:
🥩 10/1 — Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
🍎 10/5–10/9 — Georgia Pre-K Week
🎉 10/5 — Student Council Swearing-In
🚌 10/7 — Pre-K Field Trip
🛍️ 10/9 — Spirit Store
💉 10/9 — Flu Shots at School
🏁 10/9 — Pre-K STEM Race
🍂 10/12–10/13 — No School • Fall Break
💻 10/14 — Digital Learning Day
💼 10/15 — Career Day
🎉 10/16 — PBIS Party
❤️ 10/19–10/30 — Jump Rope for Heart
🌮 10/20–10/23 — Book Taco Celebrations
🎃 10/22 — Fall Festival
🥞 10/23 — Deployment Club Breakfast
🚌 10/23 — Pre-K & 2nd Grade Field Trips
🏈 10/26–10/30 — Winnersville Week
🏫 10/27 — 4th Grade Parent Night
🛍️ 10/30 — Spirit Store
📚 10/30 — Book Character Day
Dress-up days for Georgia Pre-K Week and Winnersville Week are still to come, so stay tuned! We’ll also share more information about these events as they get closer.
